SecureWorld News

MARCH 29, 2024

To set such a stratagem in motion, cybercriminals poison legitimate websites with ads that lead to shady URLs or download malicious code camouflaged as something harmless. If a user gets on the hook, they are redirected to a landing page or prompted to download an ostensibly innocuous file.

Cybercrime 83

Cybercrime Advertising Engineering Antivirus 83

eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Jump ahead: Adware. Adware, also known as malvertising , is a type of malware that downloads or displays advertisements to the user interface. Rather than stealing data, adware is more of an irritant forcing users to see unwanted ads. Most users are familiar with adware in the form of unclosable browser pop-ups.

Malware 105

Malware Adware Spyware Antivirus 105

eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Integrated one-on-one Spyware HelpDesk support. Can remove trojans, ransomware, worms, viruses, rootkits, adware, potentially unwanted programs, and other objects. Checks downloads, installs, and executables for viruses and threats. Free download that runs on the desktop. DNS filtering. Scan scheduling.

Ransomware 102

Ransomware VPN Backups Malware 102

eSecurity Planet

MARCH 14, 2023

Other hackers might use a spoofed domain name system (DNS) or IP addresses to redirect users from legitimate connections (to websites, servers, etc.) Other users might attempt to exceed their intended access, such as when the marketing intern attempts to access an R&D file server and download IP in development. or network traffic.

Network Security 84

Network Security Firewall Penetration Testing Encryption 84